Erin Bates' Family and Friends Offer Support Amid Septic Shock Recovery

Messages of support are pouring in for Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates as she recovers from septic shock days after the birth of her and Chad Paine‘s seventh baby.

Paine announced the birth via Instagram on August 27, 2025, revealing that Bates had experienced “complications.”

“After a long and emotional labor, our miracle arrived. Henry Blythe was born August 25th,” he wrote. “Henry is doing wonderful, but we would so appreciate your prayers for Erin as she continues to recover from some complications. We thank the Lord for carrying us through and for the gift of this precious boy.”

Days later, on September 1, 2025, Paine thanked fans, friends and family for their support and offered an update on his wife’s condition.

“It’s been a week since our miracle, Henry came into the world,” the Instagram post read. “He is doing well in the NICU and is our bundle of happiness. We had asked for prayer for recovery for Erin due to complications. Her labor was longer and more intense than previous births.”

Paine continued, “She has been fighting through it and has been such a light and sweet testimony of grace to nurses, staff, and doctors alike. We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain. Erin developed a severe UTI and kidney infection, which sent her into septic shock. She is currently still in the ICU as doctors continue to treat, diagnose, and search for answers. We would covet your prayers for this beautiful girl who is such a light in a dark world. We are holding onto God’s promises.”

Keep scrolling to see the sweet comments from Bates’ friends and family amid her recovery.

Bates Family

The official Bates family Instagram account gushed about Erin’s positivity amid her health struggles.

“❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏 She really is a light here! Every nurse adores her and though she’s in pain, she’s still a ray of sunshine,” the comment read.

Hannah Duggar

The Bateses and the Duggars are longtime friends, so it’s no surprise that a member of the 19 Kids and Counting family commented on Paine’s post about Erin’s septic shock.

“Praying for you all!! ❤️,” Hannah wrote.

Lawson Bates

Erin’s brother Lawson also sent prayers.

“We are all praying!” he wrote.

Tiffany Espensen

Lawson’s wife sent congratulations when Paine announced Henry’s birth.

“So proud of you, Erin! Henry is perfect,” she wrote.

Katie Clark

Erin’s sister Katie commented on the birth announcement, “Love you 🫶🏻.”

Nathan Bates

Erin’s brother Nate also left a sweet message on the birth announcement.

“Congratulations! So happy for a safe arrival!” he wrote.

Josie Balka

Erin’s sister Josie sent a message of support amid her recovery.

“Praying so much 😭🫶🏻,” she commented.